Finally! Since the demise of cordless electric kettles made for the US market in places like Belgium England etc. we've been getting some pretty awful kettles made in China. The reports in online reviews have ranged from terrible smelling plastic with resultant terrible smelling water to lightweight construction poor design and faulty connections things falling off kettles breaking down etc.. For those of us who love our tea or just wanted to boil hot water more efficiently this was all terribly unacceptable.When my old Russell Hobbs Sovereign model finally gave up the ghost about six weeks ago I began buying and then returning kettles with alarming frequency and was becoming increasingly disheartened.Enter the Renoir Cordless Electric Teakettle made by the Bonjour Company. It arrived today. Clean design heavy stainless steel believe me heavy is a very good thing minimal plastic but what there is of it is of good quality a welldesigned and wellmade washable calcium filter a beautiful cast steel handle that does NOT get hot when the kettle does an exterior water gauge and finally a kettle that looks like a kettle not like a jug. And not too many bells and whistles that can end up breaking and that you really don't need.There is one minor design glitch and one confusing instruction in the accompanying manual 1 the kettle is slightly difficult to fill from the top 2 you can fill from the spout although the instructions say not to but do not explain why.That's it.The heavy brushed stainless is divine and the water boils quietly and fairly rapidly.
Top Teakettle The Bonjour electric kettle has great design and just the right amount of heft when pouring.
Failed after 6 months Loved this kettle when we got it. I was looking for a well engineered quality product and out of the box this looked and worked great. unfortunately the weak link was the plastic auto on/off switch which stopped working after 6 months used it a couple of times a day but expected it to last years not months.. it keeps switching itself off now after a few seconds so water never gets hot rendering it useless.. seems a shame to throw it away after having paid reasonable money for it.
A Champ This kettle has performed flawlessly for two years. It leaves no taste in the water which is crucial for tea and is easy to handle. The only complaint is that it is slightly awkward to fill as the opening is small.
so far so good I bought this kettle to replace our Cuisnart electric kettle which was the second one in 3 years that broke. The first Cuisnart that we had was under warranty so we sent it back for replacement. The construction of this Bonjour Renior seems to be more solid than Cuisnart. The water level indicator is also nice. We've had this for almost a month and have been very satisfied. Don't know the longevity yet though.
Outside water level indicator for quick reference.Safety features include a cool-to-the-touch base, automatic shut-off for boil-dry protection, and tight-fitting lid.Powerful 1500-watt heating element for quick boiling; 360-degree swivel base.Removable and washable filter; cord storage in base.1-1/2-liter cordless electric teakettle in modern brushed stainless steel. A modern companion for an age-old enjoyment, Bonjour's brushed stainless-steel electric teakettle makes it easy to enjoy another cup of morning oolong, afternoon jasmine, or evening chamomile tea. This streamlined yet well-equipped kettle features a powerful 1500-watt heating element, a go-anywhere cordless design, and a 360-degree swivel for right- or left-handed use. Safety features include a cool-to-the-touch base, automatic shut-off for boil-dry protection, and a tight-fitting lid. Hate to fuss with a lot of maintenance? The heating element doesn't contact the water so there are no mineral deposits to contend with, and the filter is removable and washable. The power cord also stores neatly in the base when not in use. Renoir holds 1-1/2 liters and has an outside water level indicator for quick reference.
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